noun
chaser
CHAY-suh
noun
1
A person, animal, or vehicle that chases something or someone.
"The storm chaser drove hundreds of miles to film the tornado."
2
A milder drink taken right after a shot of strong liquor.
"He ordered a tequila shot with a lime soda chaser."
How to Use Chaser
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone or something that chases, or a drink taken after a strong shot.
Common pairings
storm chaser
ambulance chaser
beer chaser
Word Forms
chasers plural, chasers plural
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Etymology
From Old French chaceür, from chacier ("to hunt, chase"); a doublet of "chasseur."